How we can help you stay safe online

We take our safeguarding and prevent duties extremely seriously at Warrington Collegiate and take all reasonable precautions to prevent students accessing harmful or inappropriate websites while using our network or WiFi.

But students using their mobile phone or using a device at home are only protected by their internet provider. Often, this filtering is an “opt-in” service, meaning you will have to specifically ask for it to be turned on.

Below are some resources to help ensure you can provide a safe online experience for any children in your care.

Staying safe on various devices

Staying safe on social media

Below are some useful links to help you stay safe on social media sites, to find out more click on the appropriate social site logo:

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Free Antivirus and content filtering from Sophos

The college uses Sophos to protect all our computers, servers and users from the threats found on the internet, and you can too. Sophos Home protects every Mac and PC in your home from malware, viruses, ransomware, and inappropriate websites. It uses the same award-winning technology that IT professionals trust to protect their businesses. Best of all, you can manage security settings for the whole family—whether they’re down the hall or across the world via a simple web interface. It is completely FREE and unlike other free software, it is safe and doesn’t contain adverts or nag screens prompting you to upgrade.